One of the biggest changes to the Advanced Format Forbidden & Limited Cards List was the Semi-Limiting of Tour Guide from the Underworld.  Previously, Duelists running Tour Guide almost universally played three copies alongside Sangan, giving them a chance to resolve two Tour Guide effects in a single Duel.  Running Sangan gave access to a powerful search effect, and granted a fourth compatible Level 3 Fiend-Type that a Duelist wouldn’t mind having if they drew into it before Tour Guide Special Summoned it.

But with Tour Guide now down to two-per-Deck, Duelists have been forced to adapt if they still want to use her, and we’re seeing them do so in a variety of ways.  Here are five different game-plans we’re seeing on the tournament floor this afternoon.

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The tournament is just getting started here at the Constitution Hall of the Metro Toronto Convention Center, but we’re already seeing some common trends and a lot of new tech cards set to make a huge impact this weekend, largely thanks to the new Advanced Format F&L List.  Here are six cards that players are talking about; playing; and banking on to help them achieve victory!

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